I've only seen a PDF of Judge Susan Ilston's dismissal of the environmental group Wild Equity's suit alleging Endangered Species Act violations by the City and County of San Francisco, but this would appear to be a huge step forward for Alister MacKenzie's public gem in Pacifica.

There are still significant hurdles to a restoration, but Wild Equity's suit was the most problematic.

I just got finished reading the opinion. It is devastating to the plaintiffs' case and it will be difficult for them to ever win. 1) The judge found no evidence that the snake is there - thus there can be no taking. 2) There is undisputed evidence that the number of frogs on the site is growing despite its current use as a golf course. In total, the evidence suggests that the current practices at the size are "good for frogs."